MIAMI SHORES, Fla. – The Bucs took down Florida Southern College 3-1 on Saturday night during the last regular season match of the year to record 20+ wins in back-to-back seasons for the first time since 2003-2004. Barry beat the Mocs 25-23, 23-25, 25-22, 25-15.
INSIDE THE MATCHUPS:
Final: Barry 3, Florida Southern 1
Records: Barry (20-11, 13-7 SSC), FSC (7-23, 3-17)
All-Time Series: Barry trails 36-40
SUMMARY:
- 1st set | The Buccaneers were led by Brittany Reynolds and her four kills. Barry led by as many as 11 at 20-9. The Mocs closed the set on a 14-5 run, but it was not enough to steal the first set from the Bucs. Madison Yarborough recorded two service aces.
- 2nd set | Southern's offensive attack climbed from .133 in the first to .241 in the second as the Mocs were able to even up the match with seven kills from Raeley Matthews.
- 3rd set | In a tightly played set that included 10 ties, it came down to a crucial call at the net from the officials that went the way of the Bucs to give them a 24-22 lead. Anastasiia Samokhvalova contributed two kills and two blocks.
- 4th set | Freshman Brianna Benito had some big-time digs for the Bucs that led to offense. Barry led from start to finish and put the match on ice.
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ON THE HORIZON:
With the regular season coming to an end, the Buccaneers now wait and see where they end up headed into the post-season. The NCAA Selection Show is on Monday, November 25th at 7:30 PM.
